1938
1Opened as Cedar Rapids Paint
Opened as Cedar Rapids Paint, selling paint and supplies to retail clients and lumber yards.
Early 1960s
Paul Phelan Sr. purchases store
Paul Phelan Sr. purchased the store from his father-in-law, Charles Schwinn.
Paul added wallcovering and picture framing into the product mix2Early 1960s
1975
3Cedar Rapids Paint & Design Studio
Changed name to Cedar Rapids Paint & Design Studio
1982
Changed our name to Phelan’s Interiors.
Changed our name to Phelan’s Interiors. With this name change came a new address at
728 3rd Avenue.41982
1985
5Phelan’s Corporate Interiors was established
Phelan’s Corporate Interiors was established and quickly became the anchor of the business—which continues today.